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Where to watch The Soloist (2009) tonight

The Soloist (2009) runs 1 h 57 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.7 from 862 TMDB members. A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

Runtime
1 h 57 min — ends 9:57 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Music
Released
April 24, 2009
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 from 862 votes
Director
Joe Wright
Starring
Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Soloist?
The Soloist is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Soloist rated?
The Soloist is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Soloist a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Soloist?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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